Denver Broncos – Fantasy Forecast – Week 12
Denver Broncos 9-1 at New England Patriots 7-3
Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Peyton Manning
#3 Ranked QB
So, last week wasn’t a huge game for Peyton as we all thought it would be. Kansas is the toughest DEF in the league. New England is not, though, and this should be a shoot-out. Peyton has more fantasy points this year then any other QB and other player in the league. He is a must start this week against New England who give up the 15th most fantasy points to QBs.
Knowshon Moreno
#7 Ranked RB
So, Moreno didn’t have his best game last week either. He wasn’t given the ball in the red zone nor was he thrown to. Moreno should be right back into his normal starting RB status, running and catching the ball. New England gives up the 16th most fantasy points to RBs.
Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker
#5 Ranked WR and #16 Ranked WR
Demaryius had 121 yards receiving last week against the Chiefs and Decker had 71 yards. Demaryius is the clear #1 WR for the Broncos but, with Welker possiblly out or limited, this means Decker might see some more targets this week against New England. All 3 WRs are ranked somewhere in the top 25 which means they are a must start every week except the Chiefs next week. New England gives up the 15th fewest fantasy points to WRs.
Gut Calls
Julius Thomas
#4 Ranked TE
Julius is only in Gut Calls because he suffered a knee injury last Sunday against the Chiefs. He returned to the game but is listed as day-to-day. Julius has had 590 yards and 10 TDs this year and is a must start if he is “ok” to play. New England has given up the 11th fewest fantasy points to TEs.
Wes Welker
#11 Ranked WR
Welker left the game with a concussion against the Chiefs and has pasted the league’s protocol for concussions. That means he practice Friday if was is cleared to play on Sunday against the Patriots. Welker is still listed as probable. New England is Welker’s former team and he will want a large part in beating them. If he plays, you should play him.
Bench Warmers
Denver DEF
#17 Ranked DEF
Denver’s DEF is looking a lot better lately with some of their injured and/or suspended guys coming back but this is not the week to start them.
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